A lot (of) (4)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">a lot of</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(much can mean a lot of something)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for much that I've seen before include "Large quantity" , "A lot of unnecessary fuss" , "Great quantity" , "Plenty" , "Chum (anag.)" .)
(Other definitions for tons that I've seen before include "Each is equivalent to 2240 pounds" , "A lot" , "Loads (sl.)" , "Lots" .)